This month Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) is honored to welcome a new member to the organization’s board of directors. Vincent Hsu, MD MPH FSHEA FACP, Executive Director, Infection Prevention; Assistant Director, Internal Medicine Residency; Assistant Campus Dean Loma Linda University School of Medicine, will join 12 other members to further […]
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Everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year-and-a-half. Life has been challenging in many ways. Nisha Phillip Malahoo, a first grade teacher at Pinewood Elementary saw her students and their families struggling, emotionally, financially, and physically. Nisha had an amazing idea of how to help these […]
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Orange County is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. In fact, by 2050 the County’s population is estimated to increase by 700,000, exceeding 2 million residents. Therefore, we need to prepare for this growth in a smart and responsible way. To do so, Orange County needs […]
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When I think back to my elementary school days, one of my favorite memories is biking to and from Sand Lake Elementary School here in Orlando. Before I was even old enough to attend elementary school, I would pedal with mom and sis on their bike ride to school on […]
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If you’re familiar with the Seminole County trail system, you know that many of the trails are paved and not what one would consider being “off-road.” And that’s the intent. They are safe and beautiful, providing you with hassle-free biking throughout the county. There are off-road trails like Soldier’s Creek […]
As two major reports in March again named Central Florida the most dangerous region in the nation for pedestrians, Best Foot Forward coalition partners continued working hard to change that trend. Six law enforcement agencies across three counties took part in Operation Best Foot Forward, a high-visibility enforcement operation aimed […]
Three studies from MetroPlan Orlando and LYNX need your input. MetroPlan Orlando Do you live in the Apopka area or travel along the West Orange Trail? MetroPlan Orlando recently kicked off the Rock Springs Road and West Orange Trail Extension Studies, both located in the City of Apopka. The studies, which will run […]
For more than 21 years, Tony Calabro has been making Central Florida safer by doing something as simple as crossing the street. Well – maybe not quite so simple – given the fact that the region is the most dangerous in the nation for people walking and biking. But after […]
Three studies from MetroPlan Orlando and LYNX need your input. MetroPlan Orlando Do you live in the Apopka area or travel along the West Orange Trail? MetroPlan Orlando recently kicked off the Rock Springs Road and West Orange Trail Extension Studies, both located in the City of Apopka. The studies, which will run […]
For more than 21 years, Tony Calabro has been making Central Florida safer by doing something as simple as crossing the street. Well – maybe not quite so simple – given the fact that the region is the most dangerous in the nation for people walking and biking. But after […]
Bike/Walk Central Florida is participating in the myWalgreens donation program! Here’s how you can make your rewards work toward our mission to promote walkable and bikeable communities through raising public awareness and advocating for safe, active transportation and recreation. From Walgreens: You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Bike/Walk Central Florida thru August 31, 2021. At […]
Thanks to our friends at the Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) for their advocacy and the following update on the Spring 2021 Florida Legislative Session: From FBA: 2021 Florida Legislative Update The Florida Legislature recently passed amendments to section 316.083 (and others) of the Florida statutes. These amendments are in an […]
If you’re familiar with the Seminole County trail system, you know that many of the trails are paved and not what one would consider being “off-road.” And that’s the intent. They are safe and beautiful, providing you with hassle-free biking throughout the county. There are off-road trails like Soldier’s Creek […]